REDS

Spanish Crimson

#E51A4C

RGB 229, 26, 76 · HSL 345°, 80%, 50% · CMYK 0, 89, 67, 10

Spanish Crimson is #E51A4C in HEX — rgb(229, 26, 76), hsl(345°, 80%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 67%, 10%).

Spanish Crimson pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 80%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#E51A4C

RGB229, 26, 76

HSL345°, 80%, 50%

HSV345°, 89%, 90%

CMYK0, 89, 67, 10

Decimal15014476

CSS RGBrgb(229, 26, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 80%, 50%)

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ΔE 9.1 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

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Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 14 · #D63A40

Vista Paint

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ΔE 14.6 · #C32535

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 15.1 · #C93543

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 16.6 · #D43938

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 18.2 · #C53A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 18.2 · #BF2D32

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 18.4 · #CF454A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 21 · #B83236

Colorhouse

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ΔE 23.4 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 25 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 30.4 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 31.9 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E51A4C

#19E6B3

Analogous

#E619B2

#E51A4C

#E64D19

Triadic

#E51A4C

#4CE619

#194CE6

Split-Complementary

#E51A4C

#19E64D

#19B3E6

Tetradic

#E51A4C

#B3E619

#19E6B3

#4D19E6

Monochromatic

#5C0A1F

#A11236

#E51A4C

#ED5E82

#F5A3B8

Rectangle

#E51A4C

#E6B319

#19E6B3

#194CE6

Compound

#E51A4C

#E64D19

#19E6B3

#19B3E6

Variations

Lighter

#EB4770

#E77E98

#EBB9C6

Darker

#BC103B

#840827

#4E0316

Saturation

#9E6170

#E6194C

#F20D46

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.58:1

vs Black

4.58:1

Deuteranopia

#E51A4C

#9C9043

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E51A4C

#696948

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E51A4C

#E13546

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spanish Crimson carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#EB4054

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E51A4C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D84578

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#23B691

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E51A4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E51A4C;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-crimson: #E51A4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-crimson': '#E51A4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E51A4C] text-[#E51A4C]

SCSS

$spanish-crimson: #E51A4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E51A4C?

#E51A4C is Spanish Crimson, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E51A4C warm or cool?

Spanish Crimson reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spanish Crimson?

Spanish Crimson works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Spanish Crimson?

Spanish Crimson pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Spanish Crimson?

You can download Spanish Crimson on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Spanish Crimson?

The hex code is #E51A4C. In RGB it's 229, 26, 76, and in HSL it's 345°, 80%, 50%.

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